Of course, it’s hard to say whether this newfound ... I’m pretty optimistic that the vagus nerve deserves more hype. Are VNS devices legit? As for the FDA-approved ones—which are implanted ...

This was combined with prolonged exposure therapy (PET) which is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy, reported New Atlas.

When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs ...

The researchers conducted a Phase 1 trial with nine patients over 12 vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) sessions. In assessing the participants four times over the course of six months after the ...

The vagus nerve is one of 12 pairs of cranial nerves in the body. It’s involved in various bodily functions, including digestion, heart rate, and breathing. There are 12 cranial nerves in the body.

After a standard 12-session therapy course, assessments were performed ... More information: Mark B. Powers et al, Vagus nerve stimulation therapy for treatment-resistant PTSD, Brain Stimulation ...

Implantable vagus nerve stimulation devices have long been used to treat epilepsy, depression and stroke. A new crop of buzzy non-invasive VNS gadgets, like the one shown here from Truvaga ...

The latest and most promising solution to the problem of anxiety is the vagus nerve: the longest nerve in the human body, AKA the two-way “electrical information superhighway.” It runs from ...

that pivotal accident changed the course of her life in other ways – it led her to study psychology, embarking on a journey ...

The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they are showing promise in people with arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, including Crohn's ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. It is late at night. You are alone and wandering empty streets in search of your parked car when you hear footsteps creeping up from ...

Then, they run a wire under your skin from the stimulator to an electrode attached to the vagus nerve, which they can access through a small cut in your neck. After it’s put in, the stimulator ...